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Apr 83 min read
The 4 Tiers of Self-Publishing Success
Self-publishing is a competitive industry. It offers many rewards but brings with it a lot of risk, and for many of us...
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Mar 113 min read
Top 3 Mailers for Authors: 2024 Edition
Keeping a mailing list sounds like and should be a simple part of your work as an author, but the wrong one can cost a lot of time...
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Feb 264 min read
Reader Magnets vs. Paid Ads
Earlier I discussed ways to get readers through fixing up your reader magnet appeal—but reader magnets...
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Feb 124 min read
Getting Noticed: Book Presentation Tips
Many of the best books go unnoticed—and many of the most noticed books are far from the best.
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Jan 152 min read
DIY Book Promo Images
There are paid services like Book Brush that can give you fast and beautiful mockups and promotional images for a fee, but it can be easy...
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Dec 11, 20233 min read
Switching Genres? 5 Signs You Should (Or Shouldn't!)
It can be a good idea to identify yourself with a single genre, learn the basic ins and outs and rise to the top while producing...
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Nov 13, 20233 min read
Micro-Booms in Niche Genres
The most popular genres might not be the best for you. In addition to factors like overcrowding by other authors and high-ranking...
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Oct 30, 20232 min read
5 Unexpected Ways to Spruce up Your Writing Routine
Even if you love writing, there’s always room for a little more excitement. Here are some unexpected ways to add fun, inspiration...
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Oct 9, 20233 min read
Self-Publishing 101: Identifying Your Market
Whether you’re a fan of writing to market or just want to understand how popular your book’s genre currently is...
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Sep 18, 20234 min read
How to Beat Self-Publishing Burnout
The competitive atmosphere of self-publishing leads more people to burnout than to success. It’s difficult to maintain a high output...
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Aug 14, 20233 min read
FOSO: Fear of Selling Out
Back in April, I wrote an article about authors experiencing a fear of success. Here’s another common fear that can hold you back...
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Jul 17, 20232 min read
The 80/20 Rule And Self-Publishing
If you like binging through productivity tips, you’ve probably already encountered the 80/20 rule. If you haven’t, then here it is...
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May 8, 20232 min read
Take Advantage of Your Book Description
Amazon gives you 4,000 characters for your book description. That’s a lot of space to craft a compelling blurb, but a longer blurb...
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Apr 24, 20233 min read
Cliffhanger Book Endings: Pros and Cons
Cliffhangers are staples of many successful self-published books. Love them or hate them, it can be hard to find a selling series...
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Apr 17, 20231 min read
Define Your Author Goal: Quiz
People write for different reasons, and people also choose self-publishing for different reasons. While you probably have an idea...
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Apr 10, 20233 min read
The Truth about AI Book Editors
Over the past few months, the author community has been abuzz with the recent AI developments and what they mean for writers.
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Apr 3, 20232 min read
Self-Publishing Secrets: Fear of Success
The biggest barrier to your publishing success is you.
The above statement is true in many different ways, but at the end of the day...
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Mar 27, 20234 min read
Writing to Market: How to Target The Right Audience for Your Book
If you want your book to sell, you’ll need an audience to sell it to. That means that you’ll go much further if you know how to...
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Mar 13, 20234 min read
5 Questions to Guide You to Your Most Lucrative Genre
The gold-rush days of self-publishing are over. If you want to turn writing fiction into a career, you’ll need to use your head.
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Feb 13, 20234 min read
The Top 5 Sins of Debut Authors
Most people dream of writing a book at some point in their lives, but very few sit down and complete the task. Out of those...
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